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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,975.03, 8,245.48 and 3,322.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,975.03, 8,245.48 and 3,322.41 is: 4,584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,975.03 : 8,245.48 = 3,322.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,975.03/8,245.48 = 3,322.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,975.03x = 8,245.48 × 3,322.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,975.03x = 27,394,865.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,394,865.21/5,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,584.89

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